The Telo MT1 electric truck is as long as a Mini Cooper SE, but gets a battery twice as big. It’s will offer up to 350 miles of when it goes on sale later this year or early next year, Telo claims. It has a standard 5-foot-long bed, which is expandable to 8 feet with […]
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A mysterious investor out of London has asked a bankruptcy judge in Delaware to stop the sale of EV startup Canoo’s assets to its CEO, calling it a “flawed” process. Charles Garson, a U.K.-based investor with no obvious ties to the EV startup, offered $20 million for Canoo’s assets, according to a filing. A lawyer
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Foxconn will soon launch a U.S.-spec version of its Model C. The vehicle won’t be Foxconn-branded, but instead sold under another brand thanks to contract manufacturing. Production is expected to take place at the former Lordstown Motors factory in Ohio. Foxconn—yes, the same company that builds the iPhone you might be reading this on—is gearing
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Zeekr has revealed its most opulent vehicle, the 9X three-row SUV. It is Zeekr’s first model with a combustion engine, which works with two electric motors as part of a PHEV system. Pricing or availability outside China has not been confirmed, but it should cost around $70,000. Zeekr is a premium Chinese automaker, one of
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Best for: Interior versatility Here’s another van-based MPV, but this is a full-sized one that’s perfect for the largest of families. Based on VW’s new T7, the Multivan is arguably the most stylish and car-like version to appear in ‘T’ history, which can trace its roots back nearly 80 years. Underpinned by the brand’s MQB
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Nearly a quarter of U.S. auto manufacturing capacity sat idle at the end of last year. But firing up that extra space isn’t so easy. Some automakers have more flexibility than others and many affordable EVs and gas cars built abroad can’t just be made in the U.S. without losing their cost edge. Extra factory
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Welcome to Movers and Shakers, a new Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry. This page will be updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you need to know. Name: James Taylor Company: Nissan GB Role: Managing director Former Vauxhall UK boss James
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Volkswagen is preparing a second facelift for the five-year-old ID 3 as part of efforts to keep the electric hatchback fresh until it is replaced by the electric Golf in 2028. Set to be launched in the UK in 2026, the upgraded ID 3 is planned to adopt a bolder front-end design and higher-quality interior trims
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“I truly believe that there will be situations and use cases where, even already, it’s not fun to drive: in a city, queues, commuting,” said Körber. “And then people will in other areas and use cases make a conscious decision to actively drive. They will do that consciously. With a conscious decision to drive, [engaging vehicle dynamics] will
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Mercedes-AMG has released a teaser image of its first bespoke EV. The four-door AMG fastback will be fully revealed in July. Its electric motors make 480 hp each, but we don’t know how many it will have. Mercedes-AMG is working on a bespoke electric fastback that will take the fight to the Porsche Taycan, which
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